by Andrew Marshall

What is the Effect of Deployment on Pulmonary Function in Military Personnel With Asthma?

Research Paper Title The Effect of Deployment on Pulmonary Function in Military Personnel With Asthma. Background Military personnel with a diagnosis of asthma report increased respiratory symptoms in the deployment and post-deployment periods. The long-term effect of deployment on pulmonary function in this population is unknown. This study sought to determine the effect of deployment… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Linking Sensitisation & Spirometry

Research Paper Title Could routine spirometry suggest sensitisation in the military medicine setting? Background Providing evidence of sensitisation is the formal requirement for allergy diagnosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether spirometry may be able to predict sensitisation in a representative cohort of Italian Navy military personnel. Methods 2043 (1875 men, 168… Read More